About Dallas
The city of Dallas is eternalized in the minds of people all over the world due to the popular soap-opera in the eighties that carried the same name and due to the tragic assassination of John F. Kennedy. In addition, Dallas is probably the most striving example of America’s symbolism: a widespread business city, characterized by wealth, cowboys, oil, sports, shopping and materialism and you only get around here on wheels.
Situated in northern Texas, Dallas is a vibrant metropolis consisting of business, residential and entertainment districts. Together with the nearby city of Forth Worth, the Dallas /Ft. Worth International Airport is enormous in size and one of the busiest in the world. Together with the 12 major highways that come together in Dallas from all directions, it resembles the city’s economic prosperity and the importance of Dallas as a transport hub in the centre of the North American continent.
Though business in king in Dallas, upon exploring the city you will see it has much more to offer. Besides its cultural attractions and museums it has a a lively and a varied entertainment program the whole year through and a surplus of great restaurants, bars, clubs and live shows. Being a melting pot of cultures and influences, Dallas has a lot to offer to its visitors and no matter what you are looking for, you are most probably going to find it in this bustling metropolis.
Downtown Dallas is a typical American Business District, characterized by its many skyscrapers. The area around Elm St., Main St. and Market Street is a national tribute to the horrific murder of John F. Kennedy and it is the main historic landmark in Dallas. Other historical sites include the Old Red Courthouse and Pioneer Plaza, tributes to the founding of the city. Nearby, the Dallas Convention Center is the home of the many conferences and events organized in the city. The charming West End Historic District is the most interesting place for tourist to go to in downtown at night. Here you will find a variety of good restaurants, live music and entertainment, while street artists and carriages complete the ambience of the West End district.
Outside downtown, Fair Park, known for its festivals and hosting the country’s largest fair, is a must-visit for any tourist staying in Dallas. On its premises, a variety of interesting museums is located, including the Dallas aquarium, the African American Museum and the Dallas Museum of Natural History. Besides its cultural attractions, Fair Park is an oasis of relaxation in the bustling city life.
Other interesting districts include the Arts District, with the Dallas Museum of Arts and a variety of theatres, and Deep Ellum, home to many musicians and artists, provides great shopping, eateries and live music entertainment. The most trendy and cosmopolitan neighborhood in Dallas is McKinney-Uptown. Besides its galleries, shopping and eateries, this is also the district where most top class hotels are located.
Furthermore, Greenville Avenue is characterized by a mixture of restaurants with menus of all kind, taste and influence, often accompanied with live music entertainment. During daytime, the many stores provide together with the lively ambience of the area enough variety to enjoy an afternoon here.
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